Geology Hike of Olana | Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

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Geology Hike of Olana

Location

Visitor Center
5720 Rte 9G
Hudson, NY 12534

42.216960 -73.829239

County: Columbia
Region: Upper Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 24, 2016, 3:00PM

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Join Hartwick College Geology Professor, Robert Titus, on Olana’s East Lawn, to learn about the geological history of Olana. The hike will also explore the natural forces that shaped Frederic Church’s artist-designed landscape. With Titus as your guide, science meets storytelling. We will hike about 1.5 miles followed by healthy seasonal snacks. Organization Hosting the Event The Olana Partnership

Registration

Member: Free, Non-Member: $5

Additional Information

Wide, well-groomed gravel carriage roads. Some low-grade ascents/descents and uneven terrain.
Additional Equipment Required: Suggested: Good walking shoes, waterbottle, and sunscreen.

Trip Duration (hours): 2
Difficulty: Moderate
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 5
Length (miles): 1.5
Boots Needed: No

Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No
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